It’s the time of year then parents across America are getting ready to celebrate the graduation achievements of their children, nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives.
Because these milestones are such an important part of life, your graduate will want to preserve memories of friends, accomplishments and key experiences gathered along the way. If you’re a proud parent helping your student celebrate this transition into the next phase of life, here are some ways to make it feel extra special.

Share the great news. Even if you're not planning a huge event, you can still show pride in your grad's achievement by mailing out personalized announcements that include graduation photos. Friends and family will appreciate hearing that your student has passed a milestone and moved on to the next stage of life. And the photo will give them a tangible memento they can display and keep.

Plan a personalized grad party. Honor your graduate's individuality by creating customized photo banners, hand-crafted table settings and/or other party gear that features their name, picture, hobbies, school colors and logos, etc. Many personalized products can be easily created at Kodak Picture Kiosks. In fact, most can be completed and returned on the same day they're ordered.

Serve up your grad's favorites. In American culture, love is often expressed through food. Whether your celebration will consist of a big party or a small, private family affair, putting your grad's favorite food and drink on the menu will show him or her you care.

Make a personalized playlist. Compile and record a selection of your grad's favorite music to play at his or her celebration party. Sprinkle in other songs that may bring a smile; consider childhood favorites, tunes with sentimental lyrics, school fight songs and/or music associated with band, orchestra, theater or dance performances.

Commemorate friendships through photo gifts. Your grad and his or her classmates will treasure their school memories well into the future if you custom-create gifts featuring their favorite photos. New photo magnets and panels can be created in store, in minutes.

Get started on creating the best graduation experience at a Kodak Picture Kiosks near you. Print from your phone to easily create special photo keepsakes that will be treasured for years to come.